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Kopari Beauty
Sun Veil Illuminating Elixir Face Sunscreen SPF 38
SPF 38 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Hybrid with octisalate/octocrylene/zinc and a dense citrus + spearmint essential-oil and aroma chemical blend (geraniol, limonene, terpineol) — irritant-heavy.
△ MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on skin and reflect UV. Reef-safer; very gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
59.4
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1362 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Hybrid with octisalate/octocrylene/zinc and a dense citrus + spearmint essential-oil and aroma chemical blend (geraniol, limonene, terpineol) — irritant-heavy.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A hybrid face cream with octisalate, octocrylene, and zinc oxide, supported by niacinamide and hyaluronic acid. The INCI carries no Parfum, but citrus and spearmint oils plus geraniol, limonene, and terpineol load the aroma profile.
Pros
- Niacinamide, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate added
- Pairs zinc oxide with octisalate and octocrylene
- Iron oxides for cast control
- No Parfum/Fragrance listed in the INCI
Cons
- Citrus peel oils and spearmint oil are notable in a sun product
- Aroma chemicals: geraniol, limonene, terpineol
- Gamma-decalactone and dimethyl heptenal as flavor/aroma agents
- Tinted finish limits shade flexibility
Who it's for: Skin tolerant of essential oils and aroma chemicals that wants hybrid filters with hydration actives; avoid if reactive to citrus or fragrance components.
01 Score breakdown
02 Composition · key UV filters 1 filters resolved
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 39 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 1 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 6 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Zinc Oxide Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated. ·Water· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate·Propanediol·Sodium Chloride·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Mica· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. · Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil· Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·1‚2-Hexanediol·Styrene/Ma Copolymer· Ethylhexylglycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Triethyl Citrate·Xanthan Gum·Maltol·Dimethyl Heptenal·Gamma-decalactone· Geraniol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Geranyl Acetate·6-Nonadienol (pending review)·Terpineol·Hexyl Acetate·Ethyl Butyrate· Benzyl Alcohol Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. · Limonene Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added. ·Sodium Hydroxide·Tin Oxide·Sodium Ferrocyanide·Iron Titanium Oxide· Titanium Dioxide Mineral UV filter — physical block; reef-safer. ·Ci 77491·Ci 77499
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Zinc Oxide LEGACY FILTER Octisalate — older filter; well-tolerated.
13 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
14 Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
15 Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.
25 Geraniol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
27 6-Nonadienol Pending review
31 Benzyl Alcohol NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.
32 Limonene NATURAL FRAGRANCE Known fragrance allergen (one of the EU-26). Naturally found in essential oils; required to be listed by name in the EU. Can trigger sensitivity even when no synthetic parfum is added.